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Coolgardie - Norseman Track

Author

Shire of Dundas

Place Number

10125
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Location

Coolgardie - Norseman Coolgardie - Norseman

Location Details

Local Government

Dundas

Region

Goldfields

Construction Date

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type Status Date Documents More information
(no listings)

Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations

Type Status Date Documents
(no listings)

Other Heritage Listings and Surveys

Type Status Date Grading/Management More information
Category Description
Municipal Inventory Adopted 14 Aug 1995 5

5

Significant: Important but not essential to the history of t he district. Photographically record the place prior to any major redevelopment

Statement of Significance

Historic Value: This was the only track from Coolgardie to Norseman before the arrival of the railway in the early 1900's. Everything was transported along this route including, mail, food and mining supplies. Several people perished along this track during the summer months, when water in the soaks was scarce.

Physical Description

Bush track running parrallel to Coolgardie-Norseman Highway. Now abandoned.

Condition

Poor

Place Type

Historic Site

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Original Use Transport\Communications Road: Other
Present Use Transport\Communications Road: Other

Historic Themes

General Specific
TRANSPORT & COMMUNICATIONS Road transport

Creation Date

18 Dec 1997

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

01 Jan 2017

Disclaimer

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